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Hello everyone my name is Anthony Silva and I am from Smithfield RI. I am a Secondary Education Major with a concentration in both Biology and General Science. I am looking forward to doing my student teaching at both North Smithfield Middle School and Cumberland High School. After I graduate from the fine University of Rhode Island I hope that I will be able to find a job quickly and start teaching. I also plan on getting my masters in Administration this way I can go on and become a Principal or Vice Principal some day, but I definitely need some advice on how to go about these goals. Outside of school I love hanging out with friends and just watching sports. I am a big fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and the PC Friars. I am also an avid participant in fantasy sports.
The purpose of the Unit " The Changing Earth" is to get the students to understand that many changes in the Earth are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Some of these changes include the formation of mountains, volcanoes and oceanic ridges. The students are to understand how the plates move, and the importance and consequences of these moving plates. Natural Disasters due to these plate movements and discrepancies under the Earth's crust will be covered in this unit. Another topic that will be tackled throughout this unit will be how rocks and fossils can be used to tell Geological time. Using these fossil records will be important for the students being able to tell how the Earth's continents have moved throughout the existence of our planet. The students will be learning about the different layers of the Earth's Surface and how this allows the earth to be a successful planet for Human Life. A major part of the changing earth which is extremely important is the current situation of Global Warming. This topic will be used to really show the students on how the changing earth may someday effect not only their lives but the lives of their future relatives as well.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: North Smithfield Middle School
Address: 412 Greenville Rd, North Smithfield, RI, 02896 Directions from URI
Principal: John Lahar
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Lynn Hannah
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying? Lynn Hannah
What are the phone numbers? 401-597-6100
Cooperating Teacher: Lynn Hannah
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: Cumberland High School
Address: 2600 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI, 02864 Directions from URI
Principal: Dorothy Gould
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader:
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying? Melissa Johnson or Tara Maloney
What are the phone numbers? 401-658-2600
Cooperating Teacher: Melissa Johnson and Tara Maloney
Anthony Silva
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Hello everyone my name is Anthony Silva and I am from Smithfield RI. I am a Secondary Education Major with a concentration in both Biology and General Science. I am looking forward to doing my student teaching at both North Smithfield Middle School and Cumberland High School. After I graduate from the fine University of Rhode Island I hope that I will be able to find a job quickly and start teaching. I also plan on getting my masters in Administration this way I can go on and become a Principal or Vice Principal some day, but I definitely need some advice on how to go about these goals. Outside of school I love hanging out with friends and just watching sports. I am a big fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and the PC Friars. I am also an avid participant in fantasy sports.
Teaching Portfolio
Teaching RationaleUnit Plan: The Changing Earth
The purpose of the Unit " The Changing Earth" is to get the students to understand that many changes in the Earth are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Some of these changes include the formation of mountains, volcanoes and oceanic ridges. The students are to understand how the plates move, and the importance and consequences of these moving plates. Natural Disasters due to these plate movements and discrepancies under the Earth's crust will be covered in this unit. Another topic that will be tackled throughout this unit will be how rocks and fossils can be used to tell Geological time. Using these fossil records will be important for the students being able to tell how the Earth's continents have moved throughout the existence of our planet. The students will be learning about the different layers of the Earth's Surface and how this allows the earth to be a successful planet for Human Life. A major part of the changing earth which is extremely important is the current situation of Global Warming. This topic will be used to really show the students on how the changing earth may someday effect not only their lives but the lives of their future relatives as well.
Student Teaching Information
A. First Student Teaching Placement
School: North Smithfield Middle SchoolAddress: 412 Greenville Rd, North Smithfield, RI, 02896 Directions from URI
Principal: John Lahar
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader: Lynn Hannah
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying? Lynn Hannah
What are the phone numbers? 401-597-6100
Cooperating Teacher: Lynn Hannah
B. Second Student Teaching Placement
School: Cumberland High SchoolAddress: 2600 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI, 02864 Directions from URI
Principal: Dorothy Gould
Sci Dept Head/MS Team Leader:
Office secretary(s):
Custodian(s):
Who do you call when sick or dying? Melissa Johnson or Tara Maloney
What are the phone numbers? 401-658-2600
Cooperating Teacher: Melissa Johnson and Tara Maloney
Observations and Reflections